First, everyone should obey the laws of the road. Drivers, bikers and pedestrians all have a responsibility.

Now that I've gotten that out of the way cars and trucks have a greater responsibility to get it right. Why? Because motor vehicles can crush you. End of discussion. I routinely see the most asinine maneuvers by NYC drivers. Calm the f**K down with the the driving. I'm afraid for myself in my own car with these idiots on the streets let alone on my bike.

The city needs to put up or shut up. Enforce the laws with some traffic cops. Build some real bike lanes that work for cyclists like in Copenhagen for instance. Start a real dialogue with the residents of this city to create awareness on these issues.

Take a look at the photos of the accident scene of the boy that was struck down. He clearly had the right of way when that truck took a right turn and killed him on the bike path.
http://www.wnbc.com/news/17412783/detail.html

Sincerest condolences to the family of Alexander Toulouse for their loss.

Posted by: pensnyc at September 9, 2008 12:38 PM in response to Brooklyn's Dangerous Intersections

I read the first 20 or so threads and got annoyed. This house is awesome. The idea that this gem is not worth the asking price is laughable. This house is worth every penny. Consider this. I sold my 795 square foot condo in DUMBO for 614k. That to me is crazy. It's a lot of money for a small amount of space. This house is like 4000 sq feet with impeccable detail, a great yard and parking. If this house was in Park Slope it would be worth 3 times as much. Guess what, 1.5 miles does not warrant that much of a price difference.

I live right around the corner on Sterling between Albany and Kingston. The houses are beautiful over here. I bought my house almost 3 years ago. Yes the neighborhood is a little rough around the edges but I love my block and my neighbors. The Albany houses are around the corner but so were the the Farugut House projects in DUMBO. Come to think of it on the East side in the 90's and the west side near Lincoln center I lived near projects too. Guess what? It was fine. Most of the people making comments on Crown Heights have never even been here before.

Posted by: pensnyc at August 30, 2008 11:13 AM in response to House of the Day: 1094 Park Place

Check out the Brownstone Agency.

http://www.brownstoneagency.com/default.aspx?nodeid=2

Good rates but you have to pay quarterly.

Posted by: pensnyc at August 6, 2008 4:13 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?